Posted by The Grief Blog on December 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Posted by Death of a Child on November 12, 2007 · 2 Comments
When we got the call at 2 AM last Saturday, I hopped out of bed with the thought that anyone faced with a ring in the middle of the night would have: “Who in the world would be calling us at this hour?”
I looked at caller ID and, not recognizing the number”and seeing that it [...]
Posted by The Grief Blog on April 17, 2007 · 1 Comment
Heidi and I are watching the news as we know all of our listeners are regarding the Virginia Massacre. Our heart goes out to all those who have been impacted by this tragedy and to our families and guests who are reliving their own loss experiences. Shock and denial are in full swing.  That one person gone wrong [...]
Posted by The Grief Blog on January 29, 2007 · 2 Comments
Since the 1960s, psychologists known as Thanatologists have given especial attention to the needs of the patients who know they are dying. The Thanatologists study and analyze the surroundings of persons who approach death. These psychologists also examine the inner experiences of such persons. These experts have identified many stages that these patients as well [...]
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Posted by The Grief Blog on November 28, 2006 · Leave a Comment
Dealing with any kind of loss with a child or children is a task that most adults dread. Best friends can move away, a car can kill a favorite pet, a schoolmate can be killed in an auto accident, and Grandma may die suddenly are all situations that parents can face. In any [...]
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Posted by griefandfaith on November 21, 2006 · Leave a Comment
Grieving is part of the realities of life. Losing a loved one is one of the most painful and profound losses of all. Every one of us has experienced or will experience grief at some time in our lives. It is a devastating feeling of sadness and loss. Often times this [...]
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Posted by griefandfaith on November 18, 2006 · 1 Comment
1) Don’t try to make the grieving person feel better. YOU CANNOT. For many grievers it only serves to make them feel guilty or worse. Grievers MUST experience the pain of grief for healing to ultimately occur.
2) Don’t tell the griever to give it time. Time has stopped for the griever. Life proceeds in slow [...]
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Posted by griefandfaith on November 17, 2006 · Leave a Comment
Many reasons for death are given to those who have lost someone close to them. Some of these reasons, while well intentioned, do not provide any comfort. Most often, people suffering through the loss of a loved one or friend are not ready to have legitimate answers given until later. It is [...]
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Posted by The Grief Blog on November 17, 2006 · Leave a Comment
Many reasons for death are given to those who have lost someone close to them. Some of these reasons, while well intentioned, do not provide any comfort. Most often, people suffering through the loss of a loved one or friend are not ready to have legitimate answers given until later. There are helpful reasons, [...]
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Posted by The Grief Blog on November 13, 2006 · 2 Comments
Men grieve differently from women. Our cultural roles make it difficult for men to look for support, and harder again to accept it. Men are so often silent, solitary mourners who immerse themselves in activity and private, symbolic rituals. They feel profoundly, but often can’t express the depth of their loss.
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